Hello Ossie and others,

Part of the discussion will look at different definitions of community
literacy, but the context is adult and family literacy, including
connections to workplace literacy. We will certainly look at community
literacy coalitions and partnerships -- where stakeholders in a
community come together to support and strengthen adult and family
literacy.

The discussion will take place in June. To subscribe to the Special
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Cerna, Ossie wrote:


> What is community literacy?

>

> Ossie Cerna

>

> ESOL

>

> Tavares Elementary

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> [mailto:familyliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Gail Price

> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 2:27 PM

> To: The Family Literacy Discussion List

> Subject: [FamilyLiteracy 660] Community Literacy

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> The following is posted on behalf of David Rosen.

>

> Dear Colleagues,

>

> I am planning to host a discussion about Community Literacy on the 

> National Institute for Literacy Special Topics List. Below are some of 

> the questions we will be looking at. I would be interested to know 

> what other questions you might have, and to know your recommendations 

> for guest panelists. You could e-mail these suggestions directly to me 

> at djrosen at comcast.net.

>

> Community Literacy Discussion Questions

>

> 1. How shall we define community literacy as it applies to adult and 

> family learning?

>

> a. Collaboration/partnership of adult literacy/basic education/ESOL 

> programs and services

>

> with other adult basic skills stakeholders such as business, organized 

> labor, and

>

> government agencies whose goals are enhanced employment opportunities, 

> welfare

>

> reduction, health education, re-integration of incarcerated adults, 

> and others

>

> b. Collaboration/partnership including face-to-face classes in adult 

> programs and schools,

>

> but also distance learning and nonformal (self-study) learning

>

> c. Reading (and writing) other than that done is school – for example 

> in religious and

>

> community social organization and advocacy activities

>

> d. English language/biliteracy/basic skills tailored for adults in a 

> specific ethnic or linguistic

>

> community such as Somalis, Russians, or Cape Verdeans.

>

> e. Other definitions?

>

> 2. Why do we need community literacy? What is the added value?

>

> 3. What are some good examples of community literacy partnerships?

>

> 4. How should we evaluate community partnerships?

>

> 5. What do we know from research about effective community literacy?

>

> 6. Should community literacy be integrated with workforce development 

> and workplace literacy? If so how?

>

> 7. Should community literacy be integrated with transition to higher 

> education? If so, how?

>

> 8. Other questions?

>

> Thanks for your thoughts.

>

> David J. Rosen

>

> djrosen at comcast.net

>

> Gail J. Price

>

> Multimedia Specialist

>

> National Center for Family Literacy

>

> 325 W. Main Street, Suite 300

>

> Louisville, KY 40202

>

> gprice at famlit.org

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